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1996 AC Ace Brooklands

United Kingdom • 26 Sept 2020 • Lot 126

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AI Listing Summary

This is a rare, left-hand drive 1996 AC Ace Brooklands, one of only 46 produced. It features a 5.0-liter V8 Ford engine, black leather interior, and has a believed-genuine 4,982 miles. Originally a test car in South Africa, it's now in the UK, presenting a unique opportunity for collectors.

Condition

6

The car shows low mileage and is reported to be in good running condition, having been maintained and occasionally used. However, being a test car sent to South Africa and the mileage not being warranted suggests potential wear and tear or unrecorded history, pulling it back from higher ratings.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

SA9AC302XSA062046/SF118052

Odometer:

4,982 miles

Reg Number:

P892 BPG

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Launched in 1993 the AC Ace Brooklands followed two previous concept cars of 1986 and 1991, the AC underwent small scale production until 1997 when it received a facelift and re-engineering under AC's new owners and was relaunched.

The Brooklands Ace traces its history back to the 1986 concept car called the Ace of Spades that featured a high proportion of Ford parts including the 2.9 litre, V6 engine and four-wheel drive system.

It underwent significant development before reappearing in 1991 with a new design by IAD, a stainless steel chassis and a Ford 3.0, V6 engine.

In 1993 the production model was launched with a new specification and went into small scale production for two years before AC Cars folded in 1996.

The production model is powered by a five litre, V8 engine from Ford which it shared with the AC Cobra producing 225bhp.

The final version included an electric hood mechanism but the pop-up headlights from the earlier prototype had been abandoned however the aluminium ...